Bourbon & Beyond 5K
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Louisville, Kentucky
- Price $33.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Bourbon & Beyond 5K on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in the vibrant city of Louisville, Kentucky! Kicking off at 8 a.m. at the Kentucky Expo Center, this lively event promises a fun-filled morning for runners and walkers alike. Pre-race festivities start at 7 a.m., featuring music, light snacks, and refreshments to energize participants before they hit the course.
The 5K course winds through the scenic grounds of the Kentucky Exposition Center and Kentucky Kingdom, all while enjoying a specially curated Bourbon & Beyond playlist. Runners can look forward to a fantastic finish, complete with live music from the 2024 Bourbon & Beyond Battle of the Strings winner, Bourbon Revival. This professionally chip-timed race offers all participants a commemorative short-sleeve race shirt and a custom finisher medal. Don’t miss out on packet pick-up opportunities on September 24 and 25, leading up to the big day. Lace up your shoes and get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Bourbon & Beyond 5K!
The 5K course winds through the scenic grounds of the Kentucky Exposition Center and Kentucky Kingdom, all while enjoying a specially curated Bourbon & Beyond playlist. Runners can look forward to a fantastic finish, complete with live music from the 2024 Bourbon & Beyond Battle of the Strings winner, Bourbon Revival. This professionally chip-timed race offers all participants a commemorative short-sleeve race shirt and a custom finisher medal. Don’t miss out on packet pick-up opportunities on September 24 and 25, leading up to the big day. Lace up your shoes and get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Bourbon & Beyond 5K!
Organiser's Description
The 2026 Bourbon & Beyond 5K takes place at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at the Kentucky Expo Center (937 Phillips Ln.).
Pre-race festivities begin at 7 a.m. with music, light snacks and refreshments, giving runners and walkers plenty of time to warm up before the race begins at 8 a.m.
The course winds through the Kentucky Exposition Center grounds and Kentucky Kingdom, featuring a special Bourbon & Beyond playlist along the way. Participants will also enjoy live music at the finish line from the 2024 Bourbon & Beyond Battle of the Strings winner, Bourbon Revival.
The race will be professionally chip-timed, and all participants will receive a commemorative Bourbon & Beyond 5K short-sleeve race shirt and a custom finisher medal.
PACKET PICK-UP
Packet pick-up will be held at Planet Fitness (4025 Poplar Level Rd., Louisville, KY 40213):
Thursday, Sept. 24 | 5 8 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 25 | 12 6 p.m.
Race Morning Packet Pick-Up
Kentucky Exposition Center (near the start line in Parking Lot E2):
Saturday, Sept. 26 | 7 7:45 a.m.
Pre-race festivities begin at 7 a.m. with music, light snacks and refreshments, giving runners and walkers plenty of time to warm up before the race begins at 8 a.m.
The course winds through the Kentucky Exposition Center grounds and Kentucky Kingdom, featuring a special Bourbon & Beyond playlist along the way. Participants will also enjoy live music at the finish line from the 2024 Bourbon & Beyond Battle of the Strings winner, Bourbon Revival.
The race will be professionally chip-timed, and all participants will receive a commemorative Bourbon & Beyond 5K short-sleeve race shirt and a custom finisher medal.
PACKET PICK-UP
Packet pick-up will be held at Planet Fitness (4025 Poplar Level Rd., Louisville, KY 40213):
Thursday, Sept. 24 | 5 8 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 25 | 12 6 p.m.
Race Morning Packet Pick-Up
Kentucky Exposition Center (near the start line in Parking Lot E2):
Saturday, Sept. 26 | 7 7:45 a.m.
Races
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Bourbon & Beyond 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Bourbon & Beyond 5K Short-Sleeved Shirt - UNISEX SIZING
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.10
Youth participants must be at least five years of age on race day and must be able to complete the 5K on their own.
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